Walter Hazlitt

VP & General Counsel at Illinois Institute of Technology

Walter Hazlitt is Vice President and General Counsel at Illinois Institute of Technology. Walter has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and intellectual property.

Hazlitt began their legal career at Career Education Corporation, where they served as Senior Counsel from 2006 to 2010. In this role, they provided legal advice on a variety of matters including employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. Walter also negotiated and drafted commercial contracts, including licensing agreements and sponsored research agreements.

In 2011, Hazlitt joined The Society of Thoracic Surgeons as Associate General Counsel. In this role, they advised the Society's leadership on a range of issues including human resources, tax, and insurance matters. Walter also managed the Society's compliance with federal healthcare regulations and oversaw the enforcement of the Society's ethics code. In 2012, Hazlitt was promoted to Interim General Counsel and Secretary.

Walter Hazlitt's educational career includes a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Policy & Management Studies from Dickinson College.

Their manager is Raj Echambadi, President. They work with David McCormick - President, IIT Research Institute, Darsh Wasan - Vice President for International Affairs, and Jess Goode - Chief of Staff and Vice President for Strategy.

Timeline

  • VP & General Counsel

    Current role

  • Interim General Counsel and Secretary

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